🍕 Caramelized Sweet Onion and Bacon Pizza Recipe 🧀

Sweet Onion Pizza Recipe 🍕

Preparation Time: 3 hours
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Description:

Inspired by the delightful pages of “Gastronomy of Italy” by Anna Del Conti, this Sweet Onion Pizza is a savory marvel. The pizza dough, straight from the pages of the book, yields enough for two pizzas, though the option of using a store-bought base exists—it’s just not quite as exciting! 📘 The toppings are elegantly simple, as the flavorful onions take center stage. A sprinkle of cheese was added, per the insistence of a friend, who claimed a pizza without cheese isn’t quite a pizza. Though sparingly used here, it does add that perfect touch of yumminess! 🧀

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1498.1
• Fat: 20.6g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 15.4mg
• Sodium: 3823.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 284.8g
• Fiber: 15.8g
• Sugar: 22.2g
• Protein: 40.7g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • Place the flour on a clean work surface, mixing in the yeast and salt to combine.
   • Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.
   • Pour the olive oil into the well and add about 200ml (1 cup) of body temperature water.
   • Slowly incorporate the flour from the inner side of the well into the liquid, adding more water as needed until a thick dough forms.
   • Knead the dough for approximately 10 minutes until smooth, then divide it into 2 balls.
   • Place each dough ball in an oiled bowl, covering with a damp cloth.
   • Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours.

2. Prepare the Toppings:

   • Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the thinly sliced onions, a pinch of salt, and sugar to the pan.
   • Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and stir occasionally until the onions turn a lovely uniform brown color.
   • Add the diced bacon, chopped red capsicum, and tomato paste to the pan, cooking for a few more minutes.
   • Season the mixture with oregano and adjust the seasoning to taste.

3. Assemble and Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to its highest temperature and oil and flour 2 pizza trays.
   • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and briefly knead.
   • Roll and stretch each dough ball into the desired shape and size, leaving a small rim around the edge.
   • Transfer the shaped dough onto the prepared pizza trays.
   • Spread the sweet onion and bacon mixture evenly over the pizza bases, leaving a 2cm (1/2 inch) crust around the edges.
   • Slice the cheese into thick triangles and arrange them on top of the pizza.
   • Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

4. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing.
   • Serve hot, savoring each bite of the deliciously caramelized onions, savory bacon, and melty cheese on a perfectly crisp crust.

This Sweet Onion Pizza recipe is a delightful blend of flavors, inspired by the essence of Italian gastronomy. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends, each slice is a taste of pure comfort and culinary bliss! 🍕✨